David Diestel is chief executive officer of FirstService Residential, North America’s leading residential property management company. He guides the organization’s growth and service strategy, drawing on more than two decades of leadership with FirstService. He holds an engineering degree from McGill University and an MBA from the University of Toronto’s Rotman School of Management and earned his certification as a LEED AP (Leadership in Environmental Design) from the U.S. Green Building Council. Throughout his tenure, Diestel has helped shape the company’s brand, culture, client and associate experience programs, strategic planning and operations. He is a recognized voice on luxury high-rise living, where hospitality-inspired service, personalization and operational excellence are redefining the resident experience. Diestel is focused on helping communities translate exceptional amenities and design into consistently exceptional daily living.